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Makeup Design Checklist CREATING DESIGN  Read Script  Talk to the Costume Designer about their concept/ available budget.  Talk to the Director about concept/ ideas  Create concept/research plates for each character/group and show to Costume Designer and Director ONCE CONCEPTS ARE APPROVED  Complete design renderings- Use Emerson Rendering Templates (in Example Paperwork)  Show renderings to Costume Designer and Director  Look through inventory and makeup at Emerson. Decide what can be used and what has to be bought. ACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ALL BASE MAKEUP, ONLY SPECIALTY MAKEUP IS BOUGHT BY EMERSON.  Create a Spec list (in Example Paperwork)  Purchase any necessary items. FITTINGS  Begin to set up fittings with actors NO LATER than 3 weeks before opening. DRESSING ROOMS MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH RICHELLE DEVEREAUX-MURRAY (@EMERSON.EDU) FOR PERMISSION TO USE THE BOBBBY BROWN SUITE. IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE THE CRAFT ROOM IN THE COSTUME SHOP. USE EMERSON COSTUME SHOP FITTING REQUEST FORMS TO REQUEST FITTINGS.  Use schedules in the show’s Bible to find available times of actors.  To prep for fittings, pull everything needed for the actor.  Place all makeup for each actor separately in plastic Ziplocs and label. During fittings  Take picture of actor with no makeup for process pictures on a neutral background.  Take pictures during important moments of process.  Keep track of products used on actor.  Note steps used to create look- using a Fitting Form.  Set aside and label extra options for emergencies.  Take pictures of final look- front, left, back, and right on a neutral background. Makeup Design Checklist

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After Fittings  Show pictures to Costume Designer and Director- Web archives such as FLKR or Picassa are useful tools for communication.  Schedule possible 2 nd fittings if adjustments are needed  Create detailed mirror sheet for each actor (in Example Paperwork)  Create inventory of all equipment for Wardrobe. (in Example Paperwork)  Schedule a time with Wardrobe Supervisor to teach the Crew necessary skills. (Generally first weekend of Tech) FULL DRESS + MAKEUP REHEARSALS  Set up all appliances and makeup in actors stations  Tape instruction sheets to mirror at station.  Teach Wardrobe Crew doing Hair and Makeup to do the specific styles for their actors.  Be available during application.  Watch rehearsal for notes.  Address notes taken. DURING RUN OF SHOW  Designer should NOT be present, unless there is an outstanding circumstance. STRIKE  Make sure all brushes, wigs, and prosthetics are CLEANED.  After cleaning MAKE SURE all brushes, wigs, and prosthetics are put away after drying.  All makeup should be inventoried and put away in correct boxes, all Bobby Brown gets put into the Bobby Brown Kit. Makeup Design Checklist Cont.

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Makeup 1.Makeup, and the Art of Beauty by Linda Mason- Good references for Makeup application 2.Stage Makeup by Richard Corson & James Glavan – Guide in the back is excellent for period pieces 3.Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin – Some beautiful step by step processes with pictures 4.The Complete Make-Up Artist: Working in Film, Television, and Theatre by Penny Delamar The book has full page pictures of both makeup and hair examples. 5.Ultimate Makeup & Beauty Book by Mary Quant - Good discussions and examples of makeup and hairstyles. 6.A Phaidon Theatre Manual; Costumes and Make-Up – Doesn’t cover everything, but what it does cover, it covers in depth. 7.Stage Makeup Step-by-Step by Rosemarie Swinfield –Step by step processes for new makeup artists. 8.The Art of Makeup by Kevyn Aucoin – Artistic facts, and figures on makeup. Good style tips too. 9.Makeup Manual by Bobbie Brown – Pages of step by step processes that are easy to follow 10.Makeup Makeovers by Robert Jones – Large color pictures and information that’s useful 11.Beauty of Color by Iman – Shows different skin tones, and how to enhance them. Great for multi racial cast shows. 12.Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin – large layouts and clear step by step instructions. Very clear and precise. 13.Makeup: The Ultimate Guide by Rae Morris – Precise information for stylists and makeup artists alike. Hair 1.The History of Hair: Fashion and Fantasy Down the Ages by Robin Bryer – Solid information on the subject 2.A fashionable history of hats & hairstyles by Helen Reynolds – Covers both the hairstyle and the period in which it was popular. 3.The Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey by R. Turner Wilcox- Very period accurate. A great resource for period costuming. 4.Hair story: untangling the roots of Black hair in America by Ayana D. Byrd, Lori L. Tharps - More informational then style guide. Good stuff to know or understand before attempting hairstyles in it. 5.Wig Making and Styling A Complete Guide for Theatre & Film By Martha Ruskai and Allison Lowery – Gives techniques and instructions to make and style wigs. Books

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Online Makeup 1.http://makeup411.com/expert_advice/ This website deals with articles on how to apply, and techniques that are used by professionals.http://makeup411.com/expert_advice/ 2.http://www.maccosmetics.com/ The Website lists products and examples. The makeup can be purchased in store as close as Newbury St.http://www.maccosmetics.com/ 3.www.youtube.com A great source for looking up demonstrations to create a specific look.www.youtube.com 4.http://www.fashion-era.com/make_up.htm A great overall view of makeup through history.http://www.fashion-era.com/make_up.htm Hair 1.http://www.wildilocks.com/treats/?cat=7 This website has videos on how to do period hairstyles, and innovations like Steampunk and Gothic hairstyles.http://www.wildilocks.com/treats/?cat=7 2.http://www.graftobian.com/commerce/hints.jsp?id=1221 This website addresses how to apply a bald cap and other hair related demonstrations.http://www.graftobian.com/commerce/hints.jsp?id=1221 3.http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/ Good advice on modern hairstyles.http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/ Searching the web is a great way to find very specific looks and “How To’s”

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1.http://www.mehron.com/ Outstanding Theatre Makeup, great for use on stage and on Film./ 2.http://www.bennyemakeup.com - Slightly expensive but Good professional makeup for young actors. Specials and kit deals included on website. 3.http://www.covergirl.com/beauty-products - Cheap and commercially available stuff. Products can be found as close as CVS. 4.http://www.stilacosmetics.com/shop.asp - slightly high end, but local and commercially available in Boston without a shipping hassle. 5.http://wnwbeauty.com/index.htm - Wet n’ Wild Cosmetics. Cheap and readily available at CVS and other retailers nearby. 6.http://www.intriguebeauty.com/ - a tad pricey but Excellent as far as long lasting and product abilities. This is a shipping website only. 7.http://www.cinemasecrets.com/ - This is an excellent resource for Film and High end theatre makeup. This website is shipping only. Online Also be sure to check out some of the catalogues in the Costume Shop! Just ask Deb or Richelle!

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Example Wardrobe Makeup Supply List Make-up supply check list Brush cleaner/liquid make up remover Extra make-up brushes Enough make-up sponges for one sponge per show per actor Enough baby wipes for roughly 2 wipes per actor per show A package of disposable razors and shaving cream A bottle of facial moisturizer q-tips both round and pointed 1 can of hair spray for every 4 actors plus at least 1 extra can A pack of cotton balls At least one bottle of hair gel Carmex or some other wax based lip balm A box of black bobby pins A box of hair pins Blonde bobby pins distributed to those who need them Varying size hair elastics in black and blonde Extras or ways to repair any hair accessories that may break A hair straightener incase any one may need it Extra brushes and combs A can of mouse Back up lip color in case assigned ones get misplaced

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These Makeup Design Guidelines are used by Theater Arts majors completing Practicums in makeup design at Umass Boston. The document was compiled by Rafael Jaen, Chloe Goldberg, and Amber Voner Thank you!